Category: Bible Study

  • Seeking self-control, patience and more good stuff

    Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 22But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self control… ** I am deviating from the reading schedule this morning. But I feel this needs focus from me. Hope you don’t mind. Observation: If…

  • All good things are from God, my master

    Scripture: Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.” Observation: God is in charge of him (me) and all the good thing is his life (my life) are gifts from God. Application: On my first reading this morning I glossed right over this…

  • Can our pleading change the big stuff?

    Scripture: Exodus 32:11, 14 11But Moses pleaded with the Lord his God not to do it. “O Lord!” he exclaimed. “Why are you so angry with your own people whom you brought from the land of your Egypt with such great power and mighty acts?” 14So the Lord withdrew his threat and didn’t bring against…

  • Why all the details?

    Scripture: Exodus 28-29 I’m taking a break from the regular SOAP format this morning because I have a question: Why did God set aside so many elaborate details for Aaron, his clothes, offerings and the like? There must be a good reason because it is in the Bible and a lot of space is dedicated…

  • Could I amaze with boldness?

    Scripture: Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things.…